72% in survey say smoking ban should stay

I am a smoker. But I believe that they should ban smoking from resterants.

Laurie wrote:

I am a smoker. But I believe that they should ban smoking from resterants.

From most IF the majority of the population are non-smokers, yes. But why can't a few restaurants have smoking so smokers can enjoy a smoke with coffee after their meal? I fail to see why this is such a problem for everyone.

I'm a smoker and I wish they would ban smoking everywhere,including mu home!! I have tried SOOOOOOOOOOO many times to quit this really bad habit and just cannot!! Maybe if they quit making em I would quit smokin em!! Poor judgement to pick up such an addictive habit1 It is good to ban smoking in resturaunts, you dont know if the little kid sitting close by has asthma, or someone has a real allergy to smoke, even in a non smoking section it effects everyone nearby!!

yeah i said it wrote:

I'm a smoker and I wish they would ban smoking everywhere,including mu home!! I have tried SOOOOOOOOOOO many times to quit this really bad habit and just cannot!! It is good to ban smoking in resturaunts, you dont know if the little kid sitting close by has asthma, or someone has a real allergy to smoke, even in a non smoking section it effects everyone nearby!!

The way I see it, IF you really wanted to quit you would be able to. Those who really want to quit are successful. Banning it is not the answer. Why should those who don't want to quit be forced into it just because you haven't the will to do so on your own?
I agree there need to be smokefree restaurants and bars. I don't agree that they ALL need to be smoke free. Smokers also deserve a place to socialize and smoke at the same time. But the majority of bars and restaurants could certainly go smoke free.
If you want to quit smoking, then quit. But just as non-smokers don't want our smoke being forced upon them, we don't want your smoke-free (bans) forced upon us.
It's all about freedom to choose. And we all deserve the opportunity to have that choice.

Banning it in public places is a good idea. 49,000 people die from second hand smoke every year. If we want to hurt ourselves with our addictions fine. When it comes to other people we should be a little considerate.

Quitting is very hard. Are you a smoker?? I really dont give a rats behind if people agree or disagree with me, I'm not serious about a total ban, give me a break. it would never happen!! To much money to be made. Just quit? I have,15 times in the course of my life. I seem to always go back. It is not easy. I was addicted to opiates and found it easier to quit them than to quit the smokes. But I do respect and acknowledge smoking is very unhealthy and myself as a smoker can certainly smoke where innocent children and sick persons wont be forced to breathe in my poison. Respect for others!! It has nothing to do with my personal rights! Everyone has rights. Children have the right to eat without being exposed to my toxins, choose to do as you wish,hey its your right!!

Lynda wrote:

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The way I see it, IF you really wanted to quit you would be able to. Those who really want to quit are successful. Banning it is not the answer. Why should those who don't want to quit be forced into it just because you haven't the will to do so on your own?
I agree there need to be smokefree restaurants and bars. I don't agree that they ALL need to be smoke free. Smokers also deserve a place to socialize and smoke at the same time. But the majority of bars and restaurants could certainly go smoke free.
If you want to quit smoking, then quit. But just as non-smokers don't want our smoke being forced upon them, we don't want your smoke-free (bans) forced upon us.
It's all about freedom to choose. And we all deserve the opportunity to have that choice.

concerning your very ignorant comment concerning my will to quit or wanting to quit.blah blah Nicotine is one of the hardest substances there is to put down. I am a trained addiction therapist and cant help myself with this one. I have tried patches, gum{its really not very much like gum} pills etc etc. My husband smokes and does not intend to quit,he says its to hard,He also has copd. Its harder to quit if your companion smokes. Please dont be so quick on the draw with your judgementalism.Have some empathy for others!!

Lynda wrote:

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The way I see it, IF you really wanted to quit you would be able to. Those who really want to quit are successful. Banning it is not the answer. Why should those who don't want to quit be forced into it just because you haven't the will to do so on your own?
I agree there need to be smokefree restaurants and bars. I don't agree that they ALL need to be smoke free. Smokers also deserve a place to socialize and smoke at the same time. But the majority of bars and restaurants could certainly go smoke free.
If you want to quit smoking, then quit. But just as non-smokers don't want our smoke being forced upon them, we don't want your smoke-free (bans) forced upon us.
It's all about freedom to choose. And we all deserve the opportunity to have that choice.

I must have really hit a nerve?? I am not saying you should quit.Smoke your lungs away. I dont care. I guess this is derived from my respect and your seemingly lack of it. I have a small Grandchild who has asthma and my Uncle died of lung cancer,not a pretty sight. And you are wrong about if a person wants to quit they will be successful. Not with tobacco, like I said nicotine is one of the most addictive substances there is, and I wish will powere was all that is needed to quit. I just feel that because it has been proven to harm others, we as smokers should be more tolerant and have enough respect for others, and smoke where others would not be effected by it. I think they should have certain places just for smokers. Who ever heard of a good shot od Jack without a smoke? Both will kill you, but that is your right.I think you misunderstood my first comment. We live in America, the home of rights,Right?? Mellow down.

You all need to learn to read all the words. Had you, it would have shown that I AM a smoker. As such I am aware of how hard it is to quit. AND truth of the matter is that no matter how many times you try to quit, if you really don't want to deep down inside you will fail. No, quitting is not easy, yet I've seen 3 and 4 pack a day smokers do it, some with aid other cold turkey, simply because they really and truly did want to quit, for themselves and no other reason.

As for the respect issue. Well, as I've repeatedly said on this forum under several other topics, I have no problem with smoke-free restaurants and bars...non-smokers deserve a smoke free evening out too. MY problem is the need for ALL restaurants and bars to be smoke free. I fail to see the problem with a small handful being allowed to allow smoking to allow smokers to socialize AND smoke at the same time. I don't even go to bars because I can't stand being around drunks, but still think a few should allow smoking for those who do smoke, instead of trying to ban bars totally.

You see, I DO believe in fairness for all. I'm not the one insisting that every bar and restaurant accommodate my preferences on the off chance I might decide to eat or drink there.

The healthy debate on this issue has ended in St. Paul, for the time being. The groups working to overturn the popular smoking ban lost their court challenge and dropped their effort to place the issue on the November ballot. Minnesota's Capital City remains smokefree.

Lynda wrote:

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The way I see it, IF you really wanted to quit you would be able to. Those who really want to quit are successful. Banning it is not the answer. Why should those who don't want to quit be forced into it just because you haven't the will to do so on your own?
I agree there need to be smokefree restaurants and bars. I don't agree that they ALL need to be smoke free. Smokers also deserve a place to socialize and smoke at the same time. But the majority of bars and restaurants could certainly go smoke free.
If you want to quit smoking, then quit. But just as non-smokers don't want our smoke being forced upon them, we don't want your smoke-free (bans) forced upon us.
It's all about freedom to choose. And we all deserve the opportunity to have that choice.

My name is LeAnn and I agree with you totally it's our right to smoke and there should be places where we can go to relax and have a smoke if we want to. We shouldn't be discrimated against like we are because we smoke. If I wanted to stop smoking I would, us smokers should be able to go in somewhere and enjoy ourselves to without having these bans and taxes shoved down our throat.

Its called your home stay there and smoke, you don't need to pollute everyone elses lungs. Do you realize what is all in a ciggarettes. Why do we lock murders up because they killed somebody, a ciggarett will do the same thing but not just to the person smoking it but to the people around them too. So stay at home and kill yourself, not go out and kill some innocent person.

tammyt wrote:

Its called your home stay there and smoke, you don't need to pollute everyone elses lungs. Do you realize what is all in a ciggarettes.

Yes, all the same things found in your cars exhaust, only your cars exhaust emits even more of it, but because cars are considered necessary, your poisoning everyone, including yourself, is perfectly acceptable. THIS is hypocritical reasoning.

Thats another topic it's called clean burning ethanol fuel. You fools down there ever here of it.

tammyt wrote:

Thats another topic it's called clean burning ethanol fuel. You fools down there ever here of it.

I don't own a car so I don't pay too much attention to that these days. I also don't have to resort to name calling to make a point.

We are a group of researchers at the University of Exeter who are currently looking at the impact of smoking bans. We are currently running an online anonymous survey to explore the issues surrounding smoking bans in different countries.
Our aim is to translate your opinions to policy-makers and your participation would be much appreciated.
To take part in the survey (takes about 5-7 minutes) please go to
http://psy.ex.ac.uk/~ar216/rotate

i belive that carrots cause lung cancerand if you don't belive me all you have to do is prove me wrong and i will belive that smoking causes cancer

Kate wrote:

We are a group of researchers at the University of Exeter who are currently looking at the impact of smoking bans. We are currently running an online anonymous survey to explore the issues surrounding smoking bans in different countries.
Our aim is to translate your opinions to policy-makers and your participation would be much appreciated.
To take part in the survey (takes about 5-7 minutes) please go to
http://psy.ex.ac.uk/~ar216/rotate

When do non-smokers get to do a similar survey??? How do have a fair survey; when you are only getting one point of view??? This is very narrow minded.

HI
YES we HAD Ethanol plants in Mn. In last 3 years lot of them closed down, until the gov gave them 55 cents per gal to make Ethanol-another Big Brother ripoff, Now its stand in like for free free free money --
Let me see, if you don,t drive you still have to pay for Ethanol another Dummocrat, tree huggers ripoff-
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Indian translation-
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yeah i said it wrote:

I'm a smoker and I wish they would ban smoking everywhere,including mu home!! I have tried SOOOOOOOOOOO many times to quit this really bad habit and just cannot!! Maybe if they quit making em I would quit smokin em!! Poor judgement to pick up such an addictive habit1 It is good to ban smoking in resturaunts, you don't know if the little kid sitting close by has asthma, or someone has a real allergy to smoke, even in a non smoking section it effects everyone nearby!!

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First of all,you are NOT a smoker if you worry about a kids or who-ever next to you. You also, didn't say anything about your kids and family?????????
-Thank god for VFW,American Legions and the Indian Casinos--------
-----AND I DON'T SMOKE-I AM A VET AND BELIEVE IN RIGHTS TO VETERANS
AND ALL. AND KEEP YOUR ASS OUT OF THE VFW'S AND AMERICAN LEGIONS, AND TELL US YOU NEVER WERE IN THE CASINOS--YES-GO PISS OFF THE INDIANS----------Lee